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Serious injury after 4-car crash near train tracks on south side

New Canaan High School principal, Dr. Bryan Luizzi, surveys the two-car accident that occured at the corner of Farm Avenue and South Avenue this morning during school drop-off time, roughly 8:20 a.m. No one was injured or transported to any hospital. Dec. 20, 2013, New Canaan, Conn. Photo: Jeanna Petersen Shepard New Canaan High School principal, Dr. Bryan Luizzi, surveys the… New Canaan High School principal, Dr. Bryan Luizzi, surveys the two-car accident that occured at the corner of Farm Avenue and South Avenue this morning during school drop-off time, roughly 8:20 a.m. Please see the full article at: http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/No-injuries-in-morning-crash-5082038.php

Father Killed, Daughter Injured in 405 Freeway Crash

Police Cmdr. Christopher Mierzwa said the driver of the small red car “mistakenly turned” onto the tracks in front of an approaching North Central Service train at around 6:15 p.m. The car’s driver and two passengers were taken to area hospitals for treatment with non-life threatening injuries, police said. Two people were taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, while the other injured person was transported to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, according to a Metra spokesman. The train — No. 115 — bound for Antioch, was delayed about 75 minutes. No one on the train was injured. The driver of the vehicle was cited for vehicle code violations, police said. Earlier, another train on the same line was delayed arriving in Chicago after it struck a person in northwest suburban Buffalo Grove in what an official said was a suicide attempt. “A juvenile stepped in front of a slow-moving Metra train, was struck, and thrown from the tracks. The juvenile was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries,”Sgt. Sara Balmes said in an email to NBCChicago. A third incident on the Union Pacific/West Line caused delays after a pedestrian was struck in west suburban Glen Ellyn. Please see the full article at: http://www.nbcchicago.com/traffic/transit/des-plaines-train-car-236825041.html

3 Injured in Train, Car Crash

20, 2013. Father Killed, Daughter Injured in Crash Link Close Embed this video More videos (3 of 9) Map: Traffic Page Aerial video showed firefighter-paramedics and several emergency vehicles on both sides of the freeway as they treated injured victims in the fatal crash and assessed motorists involved in a non-injury crash on the other side of the freeway. The fatal crash involved four vehicles, including a car that was crushed between a pickup and Mercedes Benz sedan. The deceased victim, whose name was not immediately released, was inside the crushed blue Ford Mustang with his 19-year-old daughter. The daughter and another driver were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to authorities. California Highway Patrol officers initially responded to a car fire at about 6:30 a.m on the freeway that connects the San Fernando Valley with LA’s Westside. Please see the full article at: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/405-Freeway-Closed-Sepulveda-Pass-LA-Traffic-236722041.html

(December 21, 2013) Train traffic was shut down overnight after a 3-car crash near tracks on the south side. It happened just before 12:30 a.m. on West Southport Road near Bluff Road. One car crossed teh center lane, smashing into another car. It isnt clear how the third vehicle was hit. IMPD dispatch says at least one person was seriously injured and at least one person had to be extricated from their vehicle. Several ambulances were called to the scene. No word yet on exactly how many people were hurt or the extent of their imjuries. Well have more details on Fox59 Morning News beginning at 6 a.m. Please see the full article at: http://fox59.com/2013/12/21/serious-injury-after-4-car-crash-near-train-tracks-on-south-side/

Multiple Injuries In Glen Burnie Car Crash

Monday. Police say Justin Lanning, of Odenton, was traveling eastbound in a Chrysler Sebring on Stewart Ave approaching the intersection of Old Stage Rd when he struck a Nissan Xterra. The driver of the Nissan, Audrey Foster, is listed in stable condition at an area hospital. A passenger in the vehicle is in critical condition. According to police officials, excessive speed and alcohol appear to be a factor in the crash. Lanning is listed in critical condition. Multiple Injuries In Glen Burnie Car Crash Related Stories Friday, November 22 2013, 11:07 AM KRISTEN JOHNSTON HAS RARE AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER NEW YORK (AP) — Kristen Johnston has revealed she has a rare autoimmune disorder. Asian markets muted on Fed decision to taper stimulus, China move against liquidity crunch MUMBAI, India (AP) — Asian stock markets have been quiet in Friday trading. Eds: Minor edits. With BC-US–Target Data Breach By BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With less than a week until Christmas, a real-life Grinch has stolen the credit and debit card information of about 40 million Target shoppers. Please see the full article at: http://www.foxbaltimore.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/multiple-injuries-glen-burnie-car-crash-24076.shtml

Year after spinal injury from wreck, firefighter from Rockwall striving to recover

Doctors told Emily Colbert that hed stay that way. They probably thought I was nuts, but I told them no, we werent going to accept it, she said. Firefighters from Garland and Rockwall came to the hospital in support. Without them and his family at his side, Devon Colbert said the lengthy hospital stay would have been much more difficult. Colleagues pitched in to help, including with household needs and bills. They hosted fundraisers like a January golf tournament in Crandall and a March ball at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The Garland Fire Fighters Association also sold about 500 T-shirts in different designs to benefit the Colberts, said association president David Riggs. One design reads No brother stands alone on the back. With Devon, it touched us all because we feel like hes part of our family, and hes in a bad way, said Garland Fire Chief Raymond Knight. Finding his way back As he recovered, Colbert said doctors at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas decided in April it would be best for him to go home in a wheelchair. Theres a little bit of fear whenever youre getting out because so much has changed, just how youre going to adjust to everything, Devon Colbert said. Please see the full article at: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/rockwall-rowlett/headlines/20131220-year-after-spinal-injury-from-wreck-firefighter-from-rockwall-striving-to-recover.ece

NY trooper dies of injuries following 3-car crash

David Cunniff, 35, was parked behind another vehicle on the highways shoulder after making a traffic stop when a tractor trailer driven by Gary Blakley hit both vehicles, according to the Times Union . Trooper David Cunniff was killed in a crash on the Thruway. (State Police photo) The other motorist, Eric Heller, whod been pulled over for speeding, was taken to the hospital in fair condition. Cunniff, a nine year veteran assigned to troop Ts Fultonville barracks, was pronounced dead Tuesday morning. He leaves behind a wife and two young boys, according to the report. “All our hopes and prayers are with the family at this terrible time,” SuperintendentJoseph D’Amicosaid. The comments below are member-generated and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of PoliceOne or its staff. Be the first to comment on this article. Latest Police Jobs Please see the full article at: http://www.policeone.com/Officer-Safety/articles/6677694-NY-trooper-dies-of-injuries-following-3-car-crash/

Washington D.C. drunk driving accidents and injuries

takes drunk driving seriously. The rate of serious injury or death from an automobile accident when alcohol is involved can be high. Understanding the prevalence of such collisions and dangers on the streets of D.C. is an important way for drivers to be safe and more aware when behind the wheel. Common injuries from auto accidents Injuries from auto accidents can range greatly but commonly involve the head, neck and brain. Vehicular collisions are responsible for 28 percent of traumatic brain injuries, according to data from the Family Caregiver Alliance. The number is even higher for brain injuries that led to a patient requiring hospitalization with 49 percent attributed to motor vehicle crashes. Alcohol is known to be a contributor in accidents with one person being injured every two minutes as a result of being involved in an alcohol-related wreck. The FCA calculates that number as a total of 321,000 people annually. Further data from the Family Caregiver Alliance show that traumatic brain injuries were recorded in 41 percent of all motor vehicle accidents caused by intoxication that resulted in fatalities in 1996. Alcohol was noted to be a contributing factor in a total of seven percent of all accidents in which people sustained brain injuries that year. A look at drunk driving in Washington D.C. Information for the year 2011 from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association shows that 30 percent of all automotive fatalities were attributed to the involvement of alcohol. A total of eight people lost their lives at the hands of drunk drivers that year out of a total 27 vehicular deaths in all. Please see the full article at: http://www.auto-mobi.info/content/view/723946/55/